Who is this choice for?

Households that eat Greek yoghurt regularly

You serve it at several meals or use it in recipes. A large tub may suit you if you follow its storage instructions and use it within the stated time after opening.

People who prefer individual portions

You eat it occasionally or would rather open one small pot at a time, instead of keeping a family-size tub once it’s been opened.

People who find chewing tiring

You’re looking for a smooth, easy-to-eat texture. If you also have difficulty swallowing or food sometimes goes down the wrong way, a health professional should assess which texture is right for you.

What should you look for?

For easy-to-chew meals, check the texture of the specific recipe before comparing pack sizes. Then think about how much your household will use after opening, followed by the ingredients and nutritional values that matter to you.

What to consider What to check Who it may suit
Smooth texture If you’re simply looking to make chewing easier, choose a recipe without pieces or crunchy toppings. Difficulty swallowing calls for individual advice on the right texture. When chewing wears me out, I want to avoid pieces that make a meal more difficult; around 40% of consumers would put a smooth texture first.
Small portions Compare the weight of each pot and the exact recipe: Carrefour lists Danone in 4 × 110 g pots and Carrefour Extra in 4 × 150 g pots. If I only eat it occasionally, opening one pot at a time means I don’t have to leave a large tub open; around 30% of consumers would prioritise portion size.
Family-size tub Check how long the specific product can be kept after opening. For its 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt, Auchan advises storing it between +2 °C and +6 °C and eating it within four days of opening. In a household where several people eat it often, I could choose a large tub if we finish it in time; around 20% of consumers would prefer this size.
Ingredients Check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g for the product you’ve chosen; don’t assume its fat content from the name ‘Greek yoghurt’ alone. I want to compare recipes before choosing one that suits my dietary preferences; around 10% of consumers would put ingredients first.

Things to watch out for

  • Confusing tiring chewing with difficulty swallowing

    A yoghurt described as creamy isn’t necessarily suitable for someone who has episodes of food or drink going down the wrong way. Santé.fr distinguishes between needs relating to food textures, while IDDSI resources describe different texture levels.

    If you simply find chewing tiring, check that the yoghurt has no pieces. If you have difficulty swallowing, ask your care team to assess which texture is suitable.

  • Opening a large tub without planning when to finish it

    The recommended time varies by product: Auchan says to use its 1 kg tub within four days of opening, while the LYNOS product information consulted says three days for its tub.

    Before choosing 1 kg, estimate how many portions your household will serve within the time stated on the product.

    If the tub is left open beyond that time, you may have to throw some of it away.

  • Assuming all ‘Greek-style’ recipes are the same

    The category name doesn’t determine a product’s ingredients or nutritional values. For example, Carrefour Original’s product information describes a recipe with 10% fat; this figure doesn’t apply to other products.

    Check the product name, ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g on each pack, and look separately for any fruit or other pieces.

  • Reading ‘4 pint’ as ‘four small pots’

    A volume measurement and a number of portions don’t mean the same thing, and neither tells you the weight of a yoghurt.

    If this wording appears on your shopping list, check whether you’re looking for four portions or a family-size tub, then confirm the net quantity shown on the product.

Brands to compare

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour’s product information lists a 1 kg tub of plain Greek-style yoghurt, made in France.

  • The ingredients list for this product includes whole milk and cream.
  • Check the recipe on the tub you choose: these details may not apply to other Carrefour Extra products.

Carrefour Original

Carrefour’s product information lists a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt made in Greece.

  • This product is described as a recipe with 10% fat.
  • To compare its ingredients with those of another tub, check the nutritional information per 100 g for each product.

Auchan

Auchan’s product information lists a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt.

  • The pack lets you serve several portions from one tub.
  • The product information says to store this product between +2 °C and +6 °C and eat it within four days of opening.

Delta

Auchan lists a 1 kg tub of plain Delta Greek yoghurt, made in Greece.

  • The product information consulted states that it contains 10% fat.
  • Don’t assume this fat content applies to other Delta recipes, particularly flavoured varieties or those labelled 0%.

Danone

Carrefour lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in four 110 g pots.

  • This pack lets you open the pots separately.
  • To choose this product based on its ingredients or nutritional values, check the packaging or product information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Greek yoghurt always suitable if I have difficulty swallowing?

No. Its creamy appearance doesn’t tell you whether its texture is suitable for someone with swallowing difficulties. If food or drink sometimes goes down the wrong way, or you have a swallowing disorder, ask a health professional for an individual assessment rather than relying on the product description alone.

Is a 1 kg tub suitable for a household that eats it often?

Yes, if the household can finish it within the product’s recommended time after opening. The product information for Auchan’s 1 kg plain Greek yoghurt says to store it between +2 °C and +6 °C and eat it within four days of opening; the LYNOS product information consulted says three days for its product.

What should I check on the label before choosing a recipe?

First, check the product name and ingredients for any pieces, then look at the net quantity, allergens and nutritional information if these matter to you. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted in the ingredients list on prepacked foods.